Course Description
Strong personality differences can impact the workplace—and so can being aware of them. This course can make a difference in how you see those around you, as we discuss the importance of behavior patterns in the workplace. Many companies are hiring candidates who match their organizational culture, making it more important for us to understand the psychology of our own personalities, as well as how to be mindful of the personalities we work with. These lessons introduce the psychology of personality and one of the most frequently used assessments for measuring it, which is the DISC.
You’ll be able to see how companies use the DISC assessment to determine if a candidate is a good fit for the organization’s company culture. These lessons will explore how individuals can use the DISC when exploring their own career growth and development. You’ll understand the concept of human behavior and why it matters when your colleagues express themselves differently than you do. This course will also teach you how to see people’s actions in a nonjudgmental way, which can help us better understand different personality styles. If your work involves interacting with others, this course can help you to collaborate with a range of personalities, each with its own behavior patterns.
What You'll Learn
- Understand the psychology of personality and why behavior patterns matter in the workplace
- Explain how personality assessments support career development and growth
- Identify what DISC stands for and how the DISC assessment measures personality
- Describe how companies use the DISC assessment to evaluate candidate fit with organizational culture
- Administer the DISC personality assessment
- Recognize and interpret people's actions in a nonjudgmental way to better understand different personality styles
Key Takeaways
- Strong personality differences can impact the workplace, and being aware of them can change how you see those around you.
- Many companies hire candidates who match their organizational culture, making it important to understand the psychology of personality.
- The DISC is one of the most frequently used assessments for measuring personality, and companies use it to determine whether a candidate fits the organization's company culture.
- Individuals can use the DISC when exploring their own career growth and development.
- Seeing people's actions in a nonjudgmental way can help you better understand and collaborate with a range of personality styles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
This course is suited to anyone whose work involves interacting with others, as it can help you collaborate with a range of personalities, each with its own behavior patterns.
What is the DISC, and what does this course teach about it?
The DISC is one of the most frequently used assessments for measuring personality. The course introduces the psychology of personality, explains what DISC stands for, shows how companies use the DISC assessment to determine whether a candidate fits the organization's company culture, and covers how to administer the DISC personality assessment.
What will I be able to do after taking this course?
You will understand personality assessment and its role in the workplace, explain the importance of assessments in career development, and identify what DISC stands for. You will also understand the concept of human behavior and learn to see people's actions in a nonjudgmental way.
How can the DISC help with my own career development?
The lessons explore how individuals can use the DISC when exploring their own career growth and development, and explain the importance of assessments in career development.
What topics are covered in the lessons?
Lessons include an introduction; psychology, personality, and organizational culture; personality traits and career development; using personality assessments for career development; a DISC personality assessment overview; administering the DISC personality assessment; and a test your knowledge section.
